Acclaimed children’s drama school Perform today announce Central London’s first ever children’s theatre festival, opening this summer in Coram’s Fields, Bloomsbury.
The six-week festival includes four musicals, including two original productions and opens on 28 and 29 July, with previews from 22 July and running until 28 August.
The line-up includes, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Lost The Plot Theatrical’s smash hit musical adventure for 2-7-year-olds. For 3-8-year-olds, Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a play!” will be staged, based on Mo Willems book Elephant and Piggie, and directed by Steve Elias. Following this, Perform’s brand-new Caribbean adventure titled Mermaids & Pirates, will be presented for ages 4-11. Finally, for ages 7-14 Perform have produced another original show, The Dream, inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, rebooted for a new generation.
Lucy Quick, Principal of Perform said today: “We are thrilled to launch London’s first ever tailor-made Children’s Theatre Festival, Perform in the Park, in Coram’s Fields this July and August. With a diverse programme of entertainment on offer including two brand new musicals – children will not only see some brilliant shows but also enjoy spending time in the park before and after. With ticket prices starting at £14.50, we hope that means that many families will be able to enjoy this unique theatre experience this summer.”
